Photosynthesis! (Light+Dark)

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What is the overall chemical reaction for photosynthesis?

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6CO₂ + 6H₂O → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen and glucose

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Where do the light reactions of photosynthesis occur?

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Thylakoid membrane

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What are thylakoids arranged in stacks called?

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Granum

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What is the role of NADPH in photosynthesis?

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Carries electrons to the Calvin cycle

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What is the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll

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What is the function of water in photosynthesis?

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Source of electrons and protons; releases oxygen as a byproduct

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What is the Calvin cycle?

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The process in photosynthesis where carbon dioxide is converted into glucose using ATP and NADPH.

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What is the significance of light in photosynthesis?

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Light energy is converted into chemical energy during the light reactions.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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Light-dependent reactions and light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle).